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#4686 of 4872 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off by skris Jun 28, 2009 (5:40 pm)
Hi,   I have a 2005 Accord V6 with around 66K miles. Today I drove for around 10-12 miles in an extremely HOT Houston with AC at full blast (the car indicated that the outside temp was 105). When I stopped, I noticed that they temperature guage was well above the half way mark and a fan seemed to be running after the engine was turned off. This went on for about 5 minutes and then it went off. I drove back home - another 10 miles and the same thing happened.   Is this normal? I plan to take it to the mechanic tomorrow- do I need to have it towed or can I drive it?   Thanks! kris Replies to this message: elroy5 (Jun 28, 2009 5:55 pm) bioman (Jun 29, 2009 3:06 am) skris (Jun 29, 2009 8:23 am) elroy5 (Jun 29, 2009 1:57 pm) dek97993 (Jun 29, 2009 12:21 pm) chucko3 (Jun 29, 2009 4:33 pm)
#4687 of 4872 Re: 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off [skris] by elroy5 Jun 28, 2009 (5:55 pm)
Replying to: skris (Jun 28, 2009 5:40 pm) My 92 Accord used to do that all the time on hot days. The fan would run 5-10 minutes after the engine was shut off. I don't know if these newer Accords are designed to work that way or not. My 03 V6 has never done it yet (I also have 66k miles). I think you can drive it, but be very careful. If the temp gauge gets close to the red area, stop the engine and let it cool off before continuing. How far is this mechanic? What does your coolant level look like (check the radiator as well as the overflow tank).
#4688 of 4872 - by dudleyr Jun 28, 2009 (6:52 pm)
Almost all modern cars have an electric fan that runs after the engine is turned off.
#4689 of 4872 Re: 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off [skris] by bioman Jun 29, 2009 (3:06 am)
Replying to: skris (Jun 28, 2009 5:40 pm) What you are describing is perfectly normal. When temps go to 105 the cooling system will show a higher operating temperature because it can't get rid of the engine heat as quickly as it does at a lower temperature. If you would like to see the engine temperature go down, turn up the heater to "full blast". It will get very hot in the passenger compartment, but the engine temperature will go down and the temperature gauge will show a drop in temperature.   Stay cool all is working well! Replies to this message: skris (Jun 29, 2009 8:23 am) elroy5 (Jun 29, 2009 1:57 pm)
#4690 of 4872 Re: 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off [bioman] by skris Jun 29, 2009 (8:23 am)
Replying to: bioman (Jun 29, 2009 3:06 am) elroy, dudley and bioman,   Thanks for your responses. I checked the coolant level- it was full in the radiator and 1/2 way between min and max in the over flow tank. Drove it to work today (about 3 miles). The temp quickly climbed to the 1/2 way mark and stayed there.   thanks again kris Replies to this message: elroy5 (Jun 29, 2009 1:57 pm)
#4691 of 4872 Re: 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off [skris] by dek97993 Jun 29, 2009 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: skris (Jun 28, 2009 5:40 pm) sounds normal. just to be on the safe side, let the car cool down overnight and in the morning, check the external reservoir. there should be coolant there, if not open the radiator cap (make sure the engine has cooled completely!) and add coolant if necessary.
#4692 of 4872 Re: 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off [skris] by elroy5 Jun 29, 2009 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: skris (Jun 29, 2009 8:23 am) If the coolant hasn't been changed, and you have over 50k miles, I would change it soon. I know the owner's manual says the coolant is good for 105k miles, but I just don't believe that is wise in Houston or South Louisiana (where I live). The high temperatures, and high humidity, put a lot of stress on the cooling systems IMO.
#4693 of 4872 Re: 2005 V6 Fan running after engine is turned off [skris] by chucko3 Jun 29, 2009 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: skris (Jun 28, 2009 5:40 pm) As long as the gauge stays below the 1/2 mark then it's ok. If not, you might want to replace the thermostat.
#4694 of 4872 Re: Oil Leak 07 accord [mookie14] by wise1 Jul 03, 2009 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: mookie14 (Jun 05, 2009 4:24 am) Are you sure it is oil leaking?? It could be the tranny?? When I purchased my 07 accord I inspected it on the rack. The first accord had a tranny leak, yes the brand new car already had a leak. If it is the tranny you have 5 yr. 60K warranty to get it fixed. Honda may give you headaches but keep up the fight!!!
#4695 of 4872 Re: RE ;Oil Leak 07 accord [mookie14] by wise1 Jul 03, 2009 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: mookie14 (Jun 08, 2009 6:40 am) Sorry I should have scrolled down and read your additional post anyway WATCH YOUR Tranny fluid levels and happy motoring!!!

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